During a Facebook live stream conducted by the Minister of Health today at 5:30 pm, it was reported that Malaysia’s current Covid-19 death toll has increased by three cases since the 11th Malaysian death reported this morning.
TERKINI: Dukacita dimaklumkan jumlah kematian akibat #COVIDー19 di negara kita setakat ini ialah 14 orang.
Salam takziah daripada KKM kepada keluarga mereka.
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 23, 2020
Of the three newly reported deaths, case 12 was reportedly a 70-year-old man who attended the Tabligh gathering, while case 14 was a 51-year-old woman who was in close contact with someone who attended the gathering.
As of right now, there are 212 new cases in Malaysia today at 5.45pm, bringing the total number of cases to 1518 cases. Of the 212 cases, 123 of them have been said to be related to the religious event in Masjid Jamek, Sri Petaling.
Of all these cases reported, 57 patients are said to be in critical condition now and 27 cases are in need of respiratory equipment to help keep them breathing. 20 cases have been discharged today (23rd March) and the total number of patients discharged since February is 159 cases.
The Ministry of Health advises everyone to stay home, stay hygienic and to abide by the Movement Control Order. 14 deaths are already enough and we would not want to see more casualties. #StayAtHome
Stay safe and stay tuned for more updates!
Also read: JUST IN: MOH Announces 212 New Cases Of Covid-19 In Malaysia, Total Now At 1518
